Recommendations of the Editorial team
While Beatlemaniacs pursue the publication of early outtakes and wonder whether the 14-minute experimental cut “Carnival of Light” will ever see the light of day, some of us would be satisfied if the Beatles would simply put up material that was once widespread. With the size of the Beatles catalog, it is not surprising that some of their strawberry fields are idle. Of course were also Magical Mystery Tour And ultimately the American albums will be on sale again, so that you never know which of these six projects will be officially reissued tomorrow.
“Concert at Budokan, 1966”
When the Beatles were on tour in foreign countries, the shows were sometimes filmed and broadcast on local television. A show in Melbourne from 1964 was, for example, in all of Australia The Beatles Sing for Shell broadcast. However, this concert in Tokyo is remarkable. Because it was filmed in color and contained later Beatles songs such as “Paperback Writer” and “I’m Down”. Apple finally released the film material on LaserDisc, but only in Japan. Even if the show of microphones that did not stay in their place and was plagued by some bad harmonies, we would be happy if this film were released on the last tour days of the Beatles worldwide.
“Around the Beatles”
An excellent Beatles TV special from 1964, which was shot in England and broadcast worldwide. With musical guests such as Cilla Black, Long John Baldry and Millie. Here the Beatles themselves sing half a dozen songs. These include a rare cover version of “Shout” of the Isley Brothers. And at one point they even attract costumes to their own way through the piece in the Shakespeares piece “A summer night dream” to play. George Harrison plays Moonshine. Ringo rigid is the lion. Paul McCartney embodies pyramus. And John Lennon slips into women’s clothes as Pyramus’ loved one. In parts, but not completely published.
The Beatles video collection
The Beatles were pioneers of the music video. Since they could not suddenly tour all over the world (and finally completely dispensed with live performances), they made short promo films that they put in circulation. For example, Ed Sullivan was able to show the band clips in which they played “Rain” and “Paperback Writer”. There were dozens of these videos, for songs from “Day Tripper” to “Hey Jude”, and although they used to be widespread, they are largely forgotten today. There are many songs even in several versions. The band eats Fish and Chips in a “i Feel Fine” video, while in another ring on a home bike. They are delightful. But for some reason they were never collected in one place. There are official Beatles video collections, but none complete Collection of all videos ever turned.
“The Beatles Christmas Album”
“The Beatles’ Christmas Album” was officially published, but only in a very limited form. For seven years, from 1963 to 1969, the Beatles sent a Christmas present to the members of their fan club. A flexi disc with holiday greetings. Over the years, the news has become more and more silly. And the publications finally developed into complete Christmas games with short plays, poems and songs. They ranged from rather traditional Christmas carols (“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Ringo”) to Lennon/McCartney-Original (“Happy Christmas to Ya List’Ann” and “Please don’t bring your banjo back”).
They were put together on an LP for a total of over 44 minutes, which in 1970 to fans in the United Kingdom (with the title From that to you) and 1971 to fans in the USA (with the title The Beatles Christmas album) was sent. She is absolutely adorable. And it deserves to be part of the festive celebrations of every Beatles fan.
“Let it be”
This documentary from 1970, which was awarded an Oscar, was never released on DVD or Blu-ray. He can be seen on Disney+. The film shows the Beatles in their most unfortunate phase how they argue and get on each other’s nerves.
John Lennon described the creation of the album and the film as “the miserable session of the world”. And in the final version there is not even George Harrison’s exit from the band, which took place in the middle of the filming for a few days. Apart from that, the film also contains some of the best available recordings behind the scenes, which show how the Fab Four actually put together songs. Not to mention her last public concert (the famous lunch appearance on the roof with Billy Preston). With “Get Back”, Peter Jackson later presented a longer, i.e. more complete version of the last Beatles days.